Turkey Declares 3-Month State of Emergency

Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Numan KurtulmuÅŸ (Photo: AA Photo)

Turkey to Temporarily Suspend European Convention on Human Rights After Coup Attempt

ANKARA (Hurriyet Daily News)””The Turkish government declared a three-month-long state of emergency throughout the country late on July 20, in a bid to tighten its grip on security as it launched extensive operations against suspected members of the outlawed organization allegedly behind the recent failed military coup attempt.

Turkey also will temporarily suspend the implementation of its obligations emanating from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) in line with the declaration of a state of emergency in the country, Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey Numan KurtulmuÅŸ has said, while assuring that fundamental rights and freedoms will not be affected during this period.

“A declaration of a state of emergency is not against the ECHR,”